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Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind Construction update

 

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1470052528352075778

 

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Additional Show Scenes Planned for Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disneyland

As we continue to keep an eye on the Disneyland version of Runaway Railway, a new permit has been filed that seems to indicate that the Disneyland ride will have a few more show scenes than the Disney’s Hollywood Studios version.

 

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Moana Journey of Water in Epcot is taking shape

 

[HokieRaven5]

Splash Mountain Could be Closed for the Day

 

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My party of 2 spent $150 at Space 220 lounge in Disney World, and it's probably only worth it if you have kids (msn.com)

This article mentioned kids meals coming with the trading cards (and not just the zero-proof drinks, which is what I previously understood). Anyone know if that's accurate?

 

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Disney's 'West Side Story' Hits Sour Note With Puny $10.5M Opening Weekend (msn.com)

 

[BorderTenny]

Disney's 'West Side Story' Hits Sour Note With Puny $10.5M Opening Weekend (msn.com)

That's because nobody really asked for this remake. Even Sondheim himself preferred death over seeing this hit the theater.

 

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Walt Disney World Resort is Hiring for Culinary Team

 

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Disney Culinary Team Brings Sugar and Spice to the Holidays During the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Celebration with Stunning Gingerbread Displays

 

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Disney's 'West Side Story' Hits Sour Note With Puny $10.5M Opening Weekend (msn.com)

no surprise there the only thing I’m surprised about is it made that much.

 

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Good Morning Everyone!!

 

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DVC News:

Interval International "Buyers' Guide" Released For 2022

Effective January 1, 2022, Interval International replaces RCI as the new exclusive timeshare trading partner for Disney Vacation Club. Interval represents a variety of other timeshare programs including Marriott, Hilton, Worldmark and Four Seasons. Interval acts as a middleman to facilitate trades between those systems. Disney Vacation Club owners can attempt to use their DVC points to trade into a resort that is part of another timeshare program.

It will cost DVC members as little as 50 points to secure a week in a Studio villa through Interval International. One Bedroom rates begin at 70 points for a week, Two Bedroom 140 points and Three Bedroom 170 points. Rates vary by season and resort tier, rising to weekly rates of 130, 150, 260 and 340 points respectively for each of the four villa types.

Following are the complete charts for 2022:

 

[Kfreitas]

This article mentioned kids meals coming with the trading cards (and not just the zero-proof drinks, which is what I previously understood). Anyone know if that's accurate?

I was there last week and they did not have the trading cards or the souvenir kids cups. Our waiter said they weren't expecting to get them back for a few more months.

 

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Hours extended at Disney World between Christmas and New Year, including a boost to EPCOT's New Year's Eve hours

At Magic Kingdom, between December 26 - 29 2021 and January 1 2022, the parks will now close at 10pm - an hour later than the original 9pm close.

EPCOT will now be open until 1am on New Year's Eve, and increase from the originally planned midnight close.

Disney's Animal Kingdom gets a 2 hour boost from December 26 2021 through January 1 2022, with hours now 8am to 8pm, up from the originally scheduled 9am to 7pm.

No changes have been made to HS.

 

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Christmas Magnet Painting at Disney’s Boardwalk

For those staying at The Boardwalk for the holidays, located at the Boardwalk Community Hall, for just $5, you can choose any 3 magnets to paint.

 

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New ‘The Book of Boba Fett” Promo Has Dropped

The Book of Boba Fett will make it’s streaming debut on December 29th and the marketing is really taking off for the 7-part series.

 

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Disney Menu Updates: Prices Increase at 2 Popular Spots and MORE Holiday Treats Arrive

 

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'Les Vins des Chefs de France' returns to EPCOT's World Showcase promenade with a new look

The menu remains similar to before, with a variety of wines and the popular orange and citron slushies.

 

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Disney World Theme Park Hours Available Through February 21st, 2022